Junior T.J. Grisafe led the way with his second-place finish at 135 pounds as the La Costa Canyon Mavericks made a strong showing in the CIF San Diego Division II Section Championships at Scripps Ranch High School Saturday.

Sophomore Connor Anderson took third at 173 pounds; freshman Drew Karson captured fourth at 125 pounds; junior Seth Becker placed fifth at 130 pounds; and heavyweight Adam Zeigler, a junior, took fifth. Senior Dylan Shapiro is an alternate at 140 pounds.

“We’re a young team, and I’m proud of what our guys brought to the CIF tournament,” said Head Coach Dwayne Buth. “Our entire squad battled hard all year. There was no quit in our wrestlers. We made our mark, and we have a strong foundation to build upon.”

Grisafe is now a two-time CIF finalist. Karson is only the third freshman in LCC history (along with Ryan Williams and Tim Randall) to place in the top four at the CIF tournament.

“Our season is not over yet,” said Buth. “These six wrestlers have earned the right to compete in the San Diego Section Masters Championships this weekend. Each is well-prepared and, confident and capable, and they are peaking at the right time. Go Mavs!”

T.J. Grisafe, 2nd Place

Connor Anderson, 3rd Place

Drew Karson, 4th Place

Seth Becker, 5th Place

Adam Zeigler, 5th Place